For fear of prowling beasts at night They blocked the cave; Women and children hid from sight, Men scarce more brave. For fear of warrior's sword and spear They barred the gate; Women and children lived in fear, Men lived in hate. For fear of criminals today We lock the door; Women and children still to stay Hid evermore. Come out! Ye need no longer hide! What fear you now? No wolf or lion waits outside- Only a cow. Come out! The world approaches peace, War nears its end; No warrior watches your release- Only a friend. Come out! The night of crime has fled- Day is begun; Here is no criminal to dread- Only your son. The world, half yours, demands your care, Waken and come! Make it a woman's world; safe, fair, Garden and home. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DEAD LEAVES by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE LIGHTED WINDOW by SARA TEASDALE TWO SONGS OF A FOOL: 2 by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS THE POPLAR FIELD by WILLIAM COWPER THE HELMSMAN by HILDA DOOLITTLE |